used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
gotten under control
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
make right or correct
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
Flaccus
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From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
set up or found
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
GOSPELSnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəlz/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
HOW
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From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
Nervanoun
Emperor of Rome who introduced a degree of freedom after the repressive reign of Domitian; adopted Trajan as his successor (30-98)
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
a brief written record
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
many times at short intervals
From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
partaken
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From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
quotationnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
SCAURUS
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From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
scribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
scribe's
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From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
get rid of
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I reflected that Luke must often have partaken of the Christian Supper with Paul, and must have heard these words from Paul.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
in the near future
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
suppingnoun
ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
testamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now these words were very similar to Paul’s quotation, and Flaccus had told me that Luke was a companion of Paul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
the words that are spoken
From this reading HOW SCAURUS STUDIED THE THREE GOSPELS Beginning with the passages that described the Lord’s Supper, I soon found that Scaurus was correct in saying that the words of the Lord quoted by Paul were not in any of the gospels.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do this to my remembering; and the cup likewise, after supping, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is being shed for you_’.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But my copy of Luke—an old one, having been transcribed in the reign of the emperor Nerva as the scribe stated—contained a note in the margin, not in the scribe’s handwriting, “After ‘_my body_,’ some later copies have these words, ‘_which is being given in your behalf.